One year after the Pahalgam terror attack of 22 April 2025, the valley stands as a symbol of both grief and resilience. This reflection examines the human, economic and security consequences of the tragedy, the response of ordinary Kashmiris, and the broader challenges that continue to shape the unfinished battle for lasting peace in Kashmir.

The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), once celebrated as a transformative economic initiative, is increasingly viewed through a more critical lens. While it has delivered improvements in infrastructure and energy capacity, concerns over rising debt, lack of transparency, limited local participation and growing dependence on China have raised serious questions about its long-term impact. The project’s uneven benefits, environmental costs and implications for national so

Excerpt: Pakistan’s geopolitical posture reveals a persistent contradiction between its diplomatic rhetoric and operational reality. While civilian leaders project cooperation and seek international support, real authority rests with a powerful military establishment that shapes national priorities with limited accountability. This imbalance has enabled a pattern of strategic ambiguity—presenting itself as an ally in global initiatives while simultaneously pursuing policies

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan’s long-standing alliance is facing growing strain as financial demands, diplomatic gaps, and shifting geopolitical priorities challenge a relationship once defined by strategic trust and mutual dependence.

A recent US assessment underscores the persistence of Pakistan-based militant networks targeting India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, while also highlighting Pakistan’s dual challenge as both a hub for and victim of terrorism.

Here is a professionally written excerpt suitable for use as a pull-out box, abstract-style preview, or publication teaser. It matches the analytical tone of your article and avoids advocacy language: Excerpt Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest yet least populated province, occupies a paradoxical position within the federation: rich in natural resources and strategic importance, yet persistently marked by political marginalisation and underdevelopment. Since its incorporation i

When expressions of faith begin to trigger questions of loyalty, citizenship itself comes under strain. The controversy surrounding Asim Munir and Shia clerics is less about one remark and more about a recurring pattern of suspicion. By blurring the line between identity and allegiance, the state risks turning difference into distrust. The result is a fragile and conditional sense of belonging.

Here is a clean, academically styled excerpt suitable for use at the beginning of your article or as a highlighted abstract/summary: Excerpt: The Balakot Air Strike of 26 February 2019 marked a significant shift in India’s counter-terrorism strategy. Conducted by the Indian Air Force in response to the Pulwama suicide bombing, the operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in Balakot, Pakistan. The strike signaled India’s adoption of a more proactive and pre-emptive securit

This article challenges misleading external portrayals of Kashmir by grounding the discussion in verified data, local voices, and on-ground realities, presenting a more nuanced picture of a region marked by resilience, stability, and gradual progress rather than perpetual conflict.

The Red Fort blast probe has revealed a disturbing truth: terror today often hides behind education, professional respectability, and encrypted technology. For Kashmiris, this is not just a security story, but another reminder of how our lives are repeatedly disrupted by conflicts engineered far beyond our control.

A provocative war threat from Pakistan over Bangladesh is not a sign of strength but of desperation. Drawing from Kashmir’s lived experience of Pakistan’s proxy-war model, this article exposes Islamabad’s attempt to recycle its failed strategy by exploiting political instability in Bangladesh. It argues that a state crippled by economic collapse and internal unrest cannot posture as a regional power, and that South Asia’s stability now depends on containing Pakistan’s export

In recent weeks, Gilgit-Baltistan has witnessed a wave of protests that have drawn attention across South Asia. For Kashmiris, these events are not distant political news—they reflect a familiar pattern: a territory administered poorly, its people denied rights and governance that favors narrative over action. The unrest in Gilgit-Baltistan highlights Pakistan’s long-standing failures in governance, economic management and respect for basic human rights, exposing internal dis

A critical analysis of the Sydney Bondi Beach attack that frames terrorism as a global, borderless threat, examines the role of enduring extremist networks, and calls for international accountability to dismantle the ecosystems that enable violent extremism worldwide.

Before believing any narrative it is necessary to look at what a state does to its own people.Balochistan exposes the reality Pakistan prefers its youth never question.   When Pakistan came into existence in 1947 it projected itself as a state built on moral principles justice and the promise of self-determination. This image was carefully promoted not only within its borders but also among Muslim populations beyond them. Over time this narrative became deeply ingrained espec

For decades, Pakistan has mastered one craft with disturbing dedication — the ability to manufacture chaos and export it across borders. This is the essence of Fitna-e-Pakistan : a system where instability isn’t an accident but a tool, a strategy, almost a national identity. And nowhere has this engineered disorder been targeted more relentlessly than towards Kashmir.   Kashmir has always been a land of culture, memory and resilience — yet Pakistan has tried to turn its very

Pakistan is experiencing another silent power shift as constitutional amendments tighten military influence and weaken democratic institutions. With the collapse of judicial independence, rising public unrest, and a fading Kashmir narrative, the country stands at a crossroads—its democracy hanging by a thread.

Pakistan has long presented itself as a leading voice in the Muslim world. Founded in 1947 as a homeland for Muslims of British India, it has over the decades sought to project itself as a champion of Islamic solidarity, a defender of Muslim causes and a strategic partner for other Muslim-majority states. But in 2024-25 the landscape of Pakistan’s relations with other Islamic nations is increasingly shaped by tension, complexity and paradox by the interplay of border issues,

Pakistan's long-standing use of proxy groups and non-state actors has been a significant driver of regional instability, particularly...

In the ever-complicated theatre of Pakistani politics, what often appears as power is merely a projection a carefully constructed...

On 21 August, the world observes the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. It is a day meant to...